It grows fastest when air temperatures are 60 to 75 degrees. In the heat of summer, fescue won't grow as quickly as it does when the weather begins to cool in the fall. When you seed, you should apply at a rate between pounds seeded at square feet or pounds seeded per acre , according to Seedland. When planted in the fall, the tall fescue germination time is typically four to 14 days.
Many factors affect the speed of germination, including soil pH, temperature and the watering schedule. Tall fescue grows best in soil with a pH of 5. This type of fescue does well in the northern United States and Canada, and it is known for its drought-resistance.
Sheep fescue grass improves soil conditions and is used to curtail erosion. Like its counterparts, sheep fescue is a cool-season grass that does well in a variety of climates. It takes most fescue seeds 14 to 21 days to germinate and show signs of growth. Be patient with your fescue lawn, as it might require overseeding and a proper mowing for you to see a full, healthy lawn.
Lawn care professionals provide the expertise and skill set necessary to produce a healthy fescue lawn. Purchasing the tools, nutrients, and products necessary to get the job done can add up, so paying for a lawn care service may save you money in the long run.
As in fall, time spring planting to coincide with soil temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer and consistent air temperatures between 68 to 77 F. Optimal spring planting times vary by location. In transition zone lawns, ideal conditions may arrive in March.
Farther north, favorable conditions may wait until April or even early May. In most of tall fescue's growing range, the landscape provides timing clues. Early-flowering yellow forsythia bushes bloom when soil temperatures reach 55 F. Confirm soil temperature with a soil thermometer, and plan tall fescue seeding accordingly.
While spring offers good conditions for planting tall fescue, it holds some challenges. Heavy rains and melting snow or ice can keep soil cold for extended periods, inhibiting germination and giving hardy weeds a head start.
Cool, overly wet soil also encourages the development of fungal diseases that can impact germination, seedling growth and established lawns. Spring planting gives tall fescue less time to get established before summer heat replaces favorable growing temperatures. As a result, spring-planted tall fescue may struggle more than fall-planted seed. Seasonal fall and spring rains help keep germinating seed and seedling evenly moist.
Planting tall fescue at the best time gives your lawn the best possible start, but timing isn't the only factor in seeding success.
Follow best practices for planting grass seed, from seed selection and soil testing to proper care during germination and beyond. In lawn care we also look at the ground temperatures to help us do our job. These ground temperatures are often more important than what the air feels like. One of the biggest things ground temperatures affect is seed germination. Fescue has its preferred temperature range for germination.
It germinates best when the soil temperatures are between 50 and 65 degrees. Normally this is during September and October. But this year the soil temperatures remained high through most of September. I do not remember a time when it was this hot at Halloween!!
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